tag:,2017:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2015-09-10T10:30:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=310117Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissMagic: The Gathering - Puzzle Quest found inspiration in Tinder2015-09-10T10:30:00Z2015-09-10T10:30:00Z<p>I'm telling you right now, if you clicked on this article for an expert opinion on all things <em>Magic: The Gathering</em>, you're in the wrong place. I know fuck-all about <i>Magic</i>! My only experience with <em>Puzzle Quest</em>&nbsp;is the five minutes I played ten minutes ago to have some semblance of authority on the topic.</p>
<p>Our wonderful Steven Hansen knows that I love <em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</em>&nbsp;and have recently made it my <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.destructoid.com/d-d-sword-coast-adventurer-s-guide-releasing-in-november-297120.phtml&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0CAgQFjABahUKEwixg6yIy-vHAhXQSZIKHQpdBSY&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;usg=AFQjCNHpLXoTKeoinRq_8rDPAWB6r5Yihw" target="_blank">beat</a>. He figured "<em>Magic</em>? <em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</em>? Same thing! Pen and pape her? I hardly know 'er!" and sent me on my way.</p>
<p>So when I showed up at my appointment to see the game at PAX, I was a little nervous. The nice PR man had already helped me out by generously pushing back my appointment since I had slept maybe two hours during the previous night, and here I was, about to be that guy who sheepishly smiles blankly as the enthusiastic developer pours his heart out. When I timidly arrived and he jovially asked how much I knew about <em>Magic</em>, I chose the honest route and said zero. When he hopefully asked if I knew anything about <em>Puzzle Quest</em>, and I shook my head, his shoulders fell almost imperceptibly. His sad eyes betrayed his desire to remain cheerful.</p>
<p>"Well, this is going to be hard."</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/magic-the-gathering-puzzle-quest-found-inspiration-in-tinder-310117.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=296635Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterReview: Adventure Time Puzzle Quest2015-07-27T12:00:00Z2015-07-27T12:00:00Z<p>I have a love-hate relationship with <i>Adventure Time</i>. In recent years, there hasn't been much in the way of consistent character development or advancement of the core plot, outside of a select few instances per season. Yet, I've seen every episode of the show to date, so they're doing something right.</p>
<p>Sadly, while the show has flashes of brilliance fueled by a funny, likable cast, that never really seems to translate to the games. <em>Adventure Time Puzzle Quest</em>&nbsp;is no exception.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-adventure-time-puzzle-quest-296635.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=292437Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraAdventure Time Puzzle Quest releasing on mobile this summer2015-05-19T13:15:00Z2015-05-19T13:15:00Z<p><em>Adventure Time Puzzle Quest</em>. That really says all it needs to about what to expect. It's going to be the addictive match-three puzzling that we have been doing for years, with the familiar faces of Jake the dog and Finn the human, among others from the Land of Ooo.</p>
<p>One slightly unexpected bit about this whole thing is that it is being developed by WayForward. Typically when I think of WayForward, I think of 2D platforming. The studio has done other types of games, including <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-adventure-time-explore-the-dungeon-3ds--266260.phtml">some with the <em>Adventure Time</em> license</a>, to middling reception. There isn't really a lot of room to mess up with <em>Puzzle Quest</em> though. Show me some cartoons while I <a href="https://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a619132/brooklyn-nine-nine-kwazy-cupcakes-mobile-game-launches.html#~pd9BRZmLAkZ9Uk" target="_blank">match three cupcakes</a> together and I'll be fine.</p>
<p><em>Adventure Time Puzzle Quest</em> is set for a summer release on Android and iOS.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/adventure-time-puzzle-quest-releasing-on-mobile-this-summer-292437.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=268911Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThe first Puzzle Quest is $0.99 on Steam right now2014-01-13T18:15:00Z2014-01-13T18:15:00Z<p>I made it through the <em>Puzzle Quest </em>craze relatively unscathed, but others weren't so lucky. (Or, maybe they were, depending on your outlook.) If it's sheer hours of entertainment per dollar spent you're concerned with, this 48-hour Steam deal on <a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/12500/"><em>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords</em></a> is quite the bargain. At 90 percent off, the game is down to $0.99.</p>
<p>The arguably <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-galactrix-how-to-screw-up-a-perfect-formula-123821.phtml">less-good</a> -- and certainly more divisive -- <a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/23500/"><em>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</em></a> is also $0.99 in this promotion. As much as <em>Marvel Puzzle Quest</em> has my attention, its free-to-play hooks have me cautious to invest my time. Then again, Marvel. Hmm.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=201814Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthNintendo DLC: I hope you like puzzle games2011-05-23T12:00:00Z2011-05-23T12:00:00Z<p>I like puzzle games, so the above headline wasn't meant to sound negative. It's just that if you don't dig puzzlers (or a DSiWare space shooter), you may want to move ahead to the next story, as that's all there is for Nintendo DLC this week.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Of all the puzzle games out there, <i><b>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords</b></i> is a good one. It comes to DSiWare this week for 800 DSi points. <i><b>3D Twist &amp; Match</b></i> may not be as popular, but it's only 200 points. This DSiWare game has you rotating 3D objects to match their silhouettes. And on WiiWare,<i><b> Overflow</b></i> (500 Wii Points) has you twisting your Wii Remote to repair an exploded prototype of the most energy-efficient machine ever created before its unveiling. You're mixing colored fuel bits in over 30 levels.</p>
<p>Not feeling puzzle-y? Your only option this week is DSiWare space shooter<b><i> 99Bullets</i></b>. This 500 DSi Point game is retro styled, and has 10 levels with "incredible bosses."</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=196946Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanRPGs and slot machines collide in Battle Slots2011-03-22T07:00:00Z2011-03-22T07:00:00Z<p><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="620" height="375" id="gorillanationPlayer_{ID_IDENTIFIER}" class="SpringboardSwitcher">
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<p>This is <i>Battle Slots</i>, a new title from Phantom EFX releasing for PC April 19th and making its way to consoles sometime later. The game appears to be taking a page from the <i><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-puzzle-quest-2-177956.phtml">Puzzle Quest</a></i>&nbsp;playbook in that it's using a casual game concept and applying RPG elements to it.</p>
<p>What I rather like is that there's no pretense of skill shown here in the spinning of the reels. I'm sure there is a ton of strategy involved in character growth and equipment management. But, unlike in <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, the random nature of combat isn't disguised by a game mechanic where you're given some measure of input that, at best, still winds up dependent on whatever the game decides to drop in the playfield next.</p>
<p>It just seems more honest this way. I wonder if it's as much fun.</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=193574Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesExclusive: A behind-the-scenes look at Mighty Milky Way2011-02-16T07:00:00Z2011-02-16T07:00:00Z<p>I recently went on a tear about how I'd like for more women in video games to <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/constructoid-peach-and-bayonetta-talk-women-in-gaming-193657.phtml">throw off the shackles of gender concepts</a> in favor of just being as interesting and genuine as possible. The female protagonists from WayForward are a perfect example of what I mean. Their female leads sometimes cute, sometimes beautiful, but always distinctly feminine, but without being defined solely by their gender.</p>
<p>Their next game,<i> Mighty Milky Way</i> is no different. It's planet hopping, gravity-based puzzle platformer about a little green alien girl who exudes confidence, charm, sex appeal, but most importantly, she clearly does things her own way. She hangs out with a T-Rex, beats up said T-Rex, and isn't afraid to spin some records after the fight.</p>
<p>Speaking of that T-Rex, the "pre-production artwork" you see above is evidence of how that character was designed. The little check mark on the right says it all. WayForward is the studio that's willing to give a hastily drawn picture of a cyborg dinosaur scribbled onto some lined paper the green light for an appearance in an up and coming videogame. That's my idea of a studio who knows how to have fun with the process of game development.</p>
<p>Read on for a better look at the intentions, concepts, ideas, and awesome doodles that went into the creation of <i>Mighty Milky Way</i>, courtesy of WayForward's Sean Velasco.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/exclusive-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-mighty-milky-way-193574.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=190772Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanCasual publisher Firemint acquires Puzzle Quest dev2011-01-04T04:00:00Z2011-01-04T04:00:00Z<p>Australian developer Firemint, best known as a maker of iOS titles including the multi-million selling&nbsp;<i>Flight Control</i>, has announced today that they have acquired <i>Puzzle Quest</i>&nbsp;developer Infinite Interactive. Infinite's founder and lead designer Steven Fawkner and his team will be absorbed into Firemint where they will continue work on an unannounced title already in development.</p>
<p>Infinite Interactive moved into the casual space some time ago when <i>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords</i>&nbsp;achieved popularity, but the series has failed to recapture either the critical or commercial success of their initial effort with it's pair of follow-ups on the formula, <i>Galactrix</i>&nbsp;and <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i>.&nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=181585Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizWin a code for Puzzle Quest 2 on Steam! 2010-08-20T14:20:00Z2010-08-20T14:20:00Z<p>[Update: Contest closed! Winners are HoodedMircale, D Sane, Wolfy-Boey, Script-br,&nbsp; Syncmaster, zhadoba, manta, FreakinSatch, Reev and&nbsp; Fisty Dollars!]</p>
<p>We're giving away ten codes for <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-puzzle-quest-2-177956.phtml"><i>Puzzle Quest 2</i></a> on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/47540/">Steam</a> thanks to the developers of the game, Infinite Interactive! They're currently going crazy with giveaways over on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InfiniteInteractive">Facebook page</a> and now it's Destructoid's turn to share in the love!</p>
<p>In order to win a code, simply leave a comment with a suggestion for a new playable class in <a href="https://www.puzzle-quest.com/"><i>Puzzle Quest 2</i></a>. There are four classes in <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i> (Assassin, Barbarian, Templar and Sorcerer) but if you could add more, what would it be?</p>
<p>You have until <b>August 20 at 11:59PM CDT</b> to leave your suggestion below. No limit to entry but you must space out your submissions so that at least three other people have left a comment before entering again. We'll be randomly selecting ten comments to give a code to after the contest closes. Contest is <b>open worldwide</b>. Good luck!</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=177956Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterReview: Puzzle Quest 22010-07-01T14:00:00Z2010-07-01T14:00:00Z<p>Let&rsquo;s be honest -- when Infinite Interactive released <i>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords</i> in 2007, it didn&rsquo;t reinvent the wheel. It doesn&rsquo;t take a rocket scientist to marry the addictive activities of gem-matching, leveling up, and butchering orcs with magic powers and broadswords. But make no mistake, by simply combining those elements, the Australian developer stuck gold. Many sleepless nights were spent matching skulls, and engaging &ldquo;just one more&rdquo; troll before putting the controller down for the night. <br /><br />Infinite Interactive tried to follow up its success with <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i>, which introduced not only a sci-fi setting, but hex tiles and a somewhat convoluted gravity system. For a number of reasons -- off-putting mini-games and wins seemingly based on luck more than skill -- <i>Galactrix</i> failed to capture the imagination and attention of many fans of the original. <br /><br />Now with the true sequel, <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i>, the developer brings back everything you loved about the original with a new coat of paint, and some new mechanics that don&rsquo;t stray too far from the source material. The result is a game that feels wholly familiar, and like a homecoming for a series that nearly lost its way. But is that enough? For fans of the original, the answer is &ldquo;please stop talking to me, I have a rat swarm to slay.&rdquo;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/review-puzzle-quest-2-177956.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=176197Matthew Razakhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Matthew+RazakFree App of the Weekend: Puzzle Quest2010-06-12T19:00:00Z2010-06-12T19:00:00Z<p>Hello? Is thing on? Jim usually delivers the Free App of the Day, but he's not around so I'll try not to break this post while I'm using it. Man, it's a little hard to steer.</p>
<p>I won't lie. Most of the time when I read Jim's posts on these I never actually download the game because I'm lazy and already have enough things to play. This time will be no different, except for the fact that the reason I'm not downloading it is because I already bought <i>Puzzle Quest</i> and it's awesome.</p>
<p>If you haven't allowed yourself the pleasure of playing <i>Puzzle Quest</i> you have absolutely no excuse now because it's free <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/puzzlequest-chapter-1-and-2/id300573601?mt=8">right here</a> thanks to <a href="https://freeappaday.com/napp.php?id=189">FreeAppADay.com</a>. While the iPhone version might not be the best version of the game it does come with content from the expansion pack and it's still a bunch of fun. Most importantly it is free for the weekend. As in you don't have to pay for it. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free. Free.</p>
<p>Crap. Sorry, Jim. I broke it.</p>
<p>[Thanks, bloosoda]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=174514Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthPuzzle Quest 2's Tournament Mode is your new timesink2010-05-25T12:00:00Z2010-05-25T12:00:00Z<p>In our earlier preview of <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/gdc-10-puzzle-quest-2-will-ruin-your-life-166424.phtml">we told you how it would ruin your life</a> with its new single-player questing mode and improved game play. But now that I've seen the Tournament mode in action, I think it has even more life- ruining potential than single player does.</p>
<p>If the words "...adds 50 percent defense for the next 12 turns" excites you, <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i>'s Tournament mode is going to be up your alley. It sort of channels the nerdy pleasures of card games like <i>Magic the Gathering</i> and has hints the careful thought that goes into games like Chess. It's delightfully geeky, and much like the previously mentioned games, requires some serious time allocation.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-2-s-tournament-mode-is-your-new-timesink-174514.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=174096Matthew Razakhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Matthew+RazakPuzzle Quest 2 to find its way to the PC, iPad and iPhone2010-05-20T02:00:00Z2010-05-20T02:00:00Z<p>Oh <i>Puzzle Quest,</i> you were and still are awesome. But then along came <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-galactrix-how-to-screw-up-a-perfect-formula-123821.phtml"><i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i></a> and it just kind of stunk. What's the solution when trying new things doesn't work out? Back to basics<i> </i>with <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/gdc-10-puzzle-quest-2-will-ruin-your-life-166424.phtml"><i>Puzzle Quest 2</i></a>! And now you can go back to basics on a plethora of platforms.</p>
<p>Infinite Interactive <a href="https://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63880">has announced</a> that <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i> will not only be landing on the previously announced DS and Xbox 360, but will also be taking up wonderful space on your PC, iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The game will be published by Namco and the PC version is landing this summer, with the "i" versions landing later in the year.</p>
<p>If you ask me, I'd go with the DS. The first game just played so well on it, and you'll get it on June 22. That is most likely well before any of the other platforms will see it.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63880">Puzzle Quest 2 coming to PC, iPad and iPhone</a> [Shacknews]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=173485Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanPuzzle Quest 2 now has a release date2010-05-12T03:00:00Z2010-05-12T03:00:00Z<p>I like being able to schedule my time. It's very important to me. So, I always find it helpful when I can get a little advance notice on the fact that I'm going to be staring, glassy-eyed and drooling for a month or so. D3 Publisher let us know that I can pencil that in on June 22nd, when <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i>&nbsp;for DS hits store shelves.</p>
<p>I was so completely lost in the first game and I'm fairly certain that's going to happen again. Hopefully, will live up to its predecessor. Probably won't matter too much to me, though. I just like matching up the pretty colors.</p>
<p>Who's excited?</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=166424Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthGDC 10: Puzzle Quest 2 will ruin your life2010-03-10T13:00:00Z2010-03-10T13:00:00Z<p>Look, I knew I would be seeing <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i> today, all day. My scheduled meeting was later in the afternoon, but&nbsp; leading up to that time, I became increasingly nervous about finally getting my hands on the game. You see, the first <i>Puzzle Quest</i> made a sizable dent in my remaining lifespan. I have given too large a portion of my existence to this videogame. And the second one was supposed to be an even more focused version of the first? Oh no.</p>
<p>And then I finally played it. I played it for too long. They had to run me off. Oh no.</p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/gdc-10-puzzle-quest-2-will-ruin-your-life-166424.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=156396Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterPuzzle Quest 2 revealed for Xbox LIVE Arcade, DS2009-11-30T08:20:00Z2009-11-30T08:20:00Z<p>Following the tease of its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/first-puzzle-quest-2-image-surfaces-details-in-gamepro-156246.phtml">reveal in the upcoming </a><i><a target="_blank" href="https://www.destructoid.com/first-puzzle-quest-2-image-surfaces-details-in-gamepro-156246.phtml">GamePro</a></i> (as part of its "Top Upcoming Sequels of 2010" story), D3 Publisher has revealed that <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i> is slated for a spring 2010 release. So far the only platforms announced are Xbox LIVE Arcade and Nintendo DS, but there's little doubt it will make its way everywhere else in due time.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The game returns to the match-three mechanic that made the first game so popular, along with its fantasy backstory. <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i> will let players choose from four classes -- War Mage, Inquisitor, Barbarian, and Assassin. No surprises, the game features a story mode, instant action mode, multiplayer modes, and a "tournament mode."</p>
<p>As a huge fan of the first game, it's nice to see them returning to the "roots" -- wasn't a huge fan of <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i>, despite its potential. Here's hoping they bring back the awesome music... or at least a remix.</p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-2-revealed-for-xbox-live-arcade-ds-156396.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=136765Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettTwitter Friday: Win a Puzzle Quest Galactrix code for PSN!2009-06-19T11:00:00Z2009-06-19T11:00:00Z<p>The glory of Twitter Friday RETURNS! I apologize for our absence, which is partially due to the madness of E3 and partially due to the fact that I just completely forgot last week. I beg your forgiveness and hope to make amends with this picture of buff birds. Aren't they sexy?</p><p>Anyway, this week we have six, count em, SIX <i>Puzzle Quest Galactrix</i> PSN codes to give away to you fine folks. In case you don't know how it works, all you do is go to the <a href="https://twitter.com/dtoid">Destructoid Twitter account</a>, follow us, and watch for the tweet that says we are ready to give a code away. Once you see one, reply and say &quot;I want it!&quot;. Niero (who runs these things, by the way) will reply to the first person who says it and will send you a code, and will keep it up until all codes are given away. Yay! Free stuff rocks. Good luck, everyone! </p><p><b>Update:&nbsp;</b> The winners have been selected!&nbsp; Congratulations to morning winners: GeoffHathaway, fyreball13, rodiard and our late afternoon galactic tacos: mannycalavera , Robotube , and Pyroph.&nbsp; Didn't win it?&nbsp; There's always next week! Thanks everyone -- keep an eye on our contest page for something special on Monday... </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=128701Tom Fronczakhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tom+FronczakGame Debate to the Death! Puzzle Quest VS Henry Hatsworth2009-04-14T20:00:00Z2009-04-14T20:00:00Z<p itxtvisited="1"><span class="468resize"><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/game-debate-to-the-death-phoenix-wright-vs-professor-layton-127906.phtml" target="_blank" title="Good debate!">Last week</a>&nbsp;was one of the closest debates we've ever had. For the first fifty to sixty comments there was a steady tie as both games refused to back down. Eventually one game's momentum brought home a win, but just barely. He</span><span class="468resize">re are the results:</span></p><ul itxtvisited="1"><li itxtvisited="1"><i>Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney</i> (51 votes) -- Winner! </li><li itxtvisited="1"><i itxtvisited="1">Professor Layton and the Curious Village </i>(41 votes) -- Objection!</li></ul><p itxtvisited="1">It's interesting that half the votes for each side were cast with obvious indecisiveness, so both games should be proud of their performances. This week we move on to what will most likely be another nail-biter photo finish. This showdown was brought up numerous times a few weeks ago when I asked for DS suggestions, so let the (puzzle) games begin!</p><p itxtvisited="1"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize">Which game do you think is better, and why? Give it some serious thought, get some&nbsp;DS friends to share their opinions as well, and check back next week for the winner.</span></span></span></p><p itxtvisited="1"><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"><span><span class="468resize"><span class="468resize"></span><b>Bonus Question:</b> What was one thing you didn't like about the game you voted for?</span></span></span></span></p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=127224Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterPuzzle Quest: Galactrix hits Xbox LIVE Arcade on April 82009-04-02T09:40:00Z2009-04-02T09:40:00Z<p>D3 Publisher has just confirmed with us that <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> will be landing on Xbox LIVE Arcade next Wednesday, April 8. The title will support online multiplayer, matchmaking, leaderboards, voice chat, and all of that other stuff you'd expect from an Xbox LIVE Arcade game. </p><p>It's actually surprising to me that the title wasn't already available for XBLA. The game hit Nintendo DS and PC weeks ago to much fanfare, a lot of which died down after some people had played the game. It'll be interesting to see how that impacts the sales of the XBLA version. The game is also slated to hit PlayStation Network, but hasn't confirmed a release date.&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking of confirmation of things, we also don't know how much <i>Galactrix </i>is going to run you; we've contacted D3 for clarification. It should be noted that the PC version of the game retails for $19.99, so 1600 MS Points sounds like a good bet.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>You still excited about <i>Galactrix</i>, or are you over it at this point? Have you already picked up the PC and Nintendo DS versions? </p><p>[<b>Update: </b>D3 has confirmed with us that the XBLA version of <i>Galactrix</i> will cost 1600 MS Points, as expected.] </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=123821Conrad Zimmermanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Conrad+ZimmermanPuzzle Quest: Galactrix: How to screw up a perfect formula2009-03-05T15:00:00Z2009-03-05T15:00:00Z<p><i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> released about two weeks ago. I can't tell you how excited I was to be reviewing this game. The original title in the series is one that I have purchased on multiple platforms and poured innumerable hours into. And, after investing a considerable amount of time into this new game, you will never see a review for it written by me.</p>
<p>I'm done. That isn't to say that I have finished the game; far from it. If I had to guess, I might be about halfway, perhaps even a third through the main storyline, if that. The truth is that <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix </i>is a <i>terrible</i> game, and I refuse to go any further with it.</p>
<p>I do feel that I owe everyone an explanation, however, and that's what this post is. Not a review, but a look at the ways in which Infinite Interactive managed to take one of the most charming and addictive games in recent years and turn it into a steaming pile of crap.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-galactrix-how-to-screw-up-a-perfect-formula-123821.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=122660Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettOh my God it's time: Galactrix launch day trailer2009-02-24T13:00:00Z2009-02-24T13:00:00Z<p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" id="viddler_8c462015" width="468" height="354"><param name="id" value="viddler_8c462015" /><param name="width" value="468" /><param name="height" value="354" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="src" value="https://www.viddler.com/player/8c462015/" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="viddler_8c462015" width="468" height="354" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.viddler.com/player/8c462015/"></embed></object></p><p>It's been almost eight months since I first laid hands on <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/e3-08-hands-on-with-puzzle-quest-galactrix-95911.phtml" target="_blank"><i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i></a>, and most of the time inbetween then and now has been spent idly wondering if the game had the power to addict me as completely as the first game did (and then, I got the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/pc-puzzle-quest-galactrix-demo-may-help-to-sate-your-addiction-118861.phtml" target="_blank">demo</a> and realized the addiction was going to be much, much worse than the first time). </p><p>I'm sure you can imagine, then, that today is a happy day, because I just watched this trailer that made the hairs on my arms stand on end, and as soon as it's lunchtime I'm driving down to GameStop and picking up my copy and spending all night clicking away mindlessly at hex-shaped blocks. Can't wait! </p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/oh-my-god-it-s-time-galactrix-launch-day-trailer-122660.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=122254Aeroxhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/AeroxDestructoid at the Puzzle Quest: Galactrix Launch Event!2009-02-20T12:40:00Z2009-02-20T12:40:00Z<p>Last night, <a href="https://www.d3p.us/" target="_blank">D3Publisher</a> invited everyone in the Los Angeles area to come down to <a href="https://meltcomics.com/" target="_blank">Meltdown Comics</a> to celebrate the launch of <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i>. Since everyone loves <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, some of the DtoidLA regulars and I headed on down to check out the event.</p><p>Although, to be honest, I'm pretty sure a couple people just came for the nerdcore girls, and <i>Galactrix</i> just happened to be a nice added bonus.</p><p>Hit the jump! </p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-at-the-puzzle-quest-galactrix-launch-event--122254.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=122134Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettNo Galactrix on Xbox Live next week? Looks that way2009-02-19T08:40:00Z2009-02-19T08:40:00Z<p>We wondered as to whether <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> would be out for XBLA on the same date as the DS version of the addictive puzzler <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/galactrix-headed-to-ds-same-day-as-xbla--120399.phtml">earlier this month</a>, but now it seems that winds could be swaying in the opposite direction. <a href="https://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/18/puzzle-quest-galactrix-not-confirmed-for-xbox-live-arcade-next-week/">Siliconera</a> went directly to the source in search of answers, contacting D3 Publisher to ask about the XBLA release date and was informed by a rep that &quot;&ldquo;we have not confirmed a live date for the XBLA version of <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> at this time.&rdquo; Bummer.</p><p>Looks like the <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/p/pqgalactrixxboxlivearcade/">offical page for the game on Xbox.com</a> has also been changed, now stating that the release date is TBA. The 360 turned out to be my favorite platform for the original <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, but I really enjoying the PC demo, so maybe I'll just stick with that when it comes out on February 24th. The DS version also comes out that day, so at least we'll have two to choose from. </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=120399Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettGalactrix headed to DS same day as XBLA?2009-02-03T14:00:00Z2009-02-03T14:00:00Z<p>You may recall if you followed the original <i>Puzzle Quest</i> as closely as I did (note: fanatical obsession is a better description) that the DS version and the XBLA version came out fairly far apart -- about six months. I had been playing the DS one for a while but when I saw it was available on XBLA I grabbed it and found that I far favorited the latter version (it ended up being the one I finished, in fact).</p><p><a href="https://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/02/puzzle_quest_galactrix_coming.php">Gamerbytes</a> spied the screenshot you see above on among Xbox.com's splash pages. It's notable because the DS version is the only one with a confirmed release date (Feb 24th). The PC, XBLA and PSN versions were &quot;early 2009&quot; releases last time I heard. Considering that I would prefer to play it on a home console or my PC to the DS version, this comes as great news.</p><p>Of course, if this is a total error and the only version that comes out in Febuary is the still the DS version, I'm going to buy it anyway, because I'm not going to be able to help myself. </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=119673Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettNew Galactrix PC screens are having the exact effect on me D3 is hoping for2009-01-29T12:00:00Z2009-01-29T12:00:00Z<p>Even though I felt a little intimidated <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/e3-08-hands-on-with-puzzle-quest-galactrix-95911.phtml" target="_blank">the first time I laid my hands on <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i></a> (blocks falling ... in all directions? Scary!), all it took was five minutes with the recently released <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/pc-puzzle-quest-galactrix-demo-may-help-to-sate-your-addiction-118861.phtml" target="_blank">PC demo</a> to know that not only was I going to be just as incredibly addicted to this game as I had been to the original, but that it even had the possibility of being ...gasp ... BETTER than the original. Blasphemy!</p><p>While I'm not sure new screens are something to write about -- after all, how many times can you be excited by a screenshot of the puzzle board -- it still hypes me up just to see content from the title floating around. I plan to wrap up all the other games I'm playing by February 25th or risk leaving them neglected and lonely in the cold, cold night.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/new-galactrix-pc-screens-are-having-the-exact-effect-on-me-d3-is-hoping-for-119673.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=119304Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizPuzzle Quest: Galactrix is the gaming equivalent of a screaming orgasm2009-01-26T17:20:00Z2009-01-26T17:20:00Z<p><img src="https://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/119304-/PQGalactrix_PC_4Red-468x.jpg" border="0" width="468" height="293" /></p><p>D3&rsquo;s Dorks, Dealers and Double-Ds party last week had <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/d3-s-dorks-dealers-and-double-ds-party-was-the-tits-119121.phtml" target="_blank">prostitutes</a>, gambling and crack -- The crack being <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> for the DS and PC. There were multiple stations of each version of <i>Galactrix</i> at D3's party for people to try out by themselves or head-to-head against each other in multiplayer. All versions of <i>Galactrix </i>are the same in that they share the same story and gameplay. The only difference is that the DS version isn't as animated as the PC counterpart. <br /><br /> Yet when I played the DS version, I just couldn&rsquo;t get into it. The limited graphics really just killed the fun for me, which I fully don&rsquo;t understand why as it&rsquo;s such a minor issue. It's a puzzle game after all, so something like graphics shouldn't even be a problem. I guess all the flashing colors and special effects from the PC version have spoiled me. <br /><br /> As for the PC version, you already know what I think <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/preview-puzzle-quest-galactrix-109061.phtml" target="_blank">about the game</a>. If you&rsquo;re still on the fence about it, just go try out the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/online-demo-of-puzzle-quest-galactrix-stole-my-entire-day-away-118603.phtml" target="_blank">one level flash demo</a> or the <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/pc-puzzle-quest-galactrix-demo-may-help-to-sate-your-addiction-118861.phtml" target="_blank">full demo for</a> yourselves. If you still don&rsquo;t like it, then you&rsquo;re a horrible person that doesn&rsquo;t like fun &hellip; or crack. </p><p><i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-galactrix-ds-gets-a-ship-date-psn-version-118901.phtml" target="_blank">will be out on</a> February 24 for the DS and sometime early 2009 for the PC, XBLA, and PSN. </p><p>[Title by Colette Benett! High five, Colette!] </p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-galactrix-is-the-gaming-equivalent-of-a-screaming-orgasm-119304.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=118901Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthPuzzle Quest: Galactrix DS gets a ship date, PSN version2009-01-22T13:41:00Z2009-01-22T13:41:00Z<p><i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i>. <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/e3-08-hands-on-with-puzzle-quest-galactrix-95911.phtml" target="_blank">You've been hearing about it</a> for awhile now. And you finally <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/online-demo-of-puzzle-quest-galactrix-stole-my-entire-day-away-118603.phtml" target="_blank">got to play it this week</a>. And now we finally know when we'll get the DS version in our hands.</p><p>Hot off the press (release), D3Publisher says that <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix </i>will be taking flight on those little 3&quot; screens on February 24th in North America. They also confirm a PlayStation Network version to launch some time in early 2009, as well as the Xbox 360 and Windows PC versions (shown above) we already knew about.</p><p>So there you go. <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/pc-puzzle-quest-galactrix-demo-may-help-to-sate-your-addiction-118861.phtml" target="_blank">Forget demos</a>. Now you'll have the real portable deal in about a month. </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=118861Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettPC Puzzle Quest: Galactrix demo may help to sate your addiction2009-01-22T10:20:00Z2009-01-22T10:20:00Z<p>If you harbored even a fraction of the addiction I did for thr original <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, odds are that you played the hell of the <a href="https://www.playpuzzlequestgalactrix.com/">flash demo</a> that was recently released (and yes, I am quite aware it is only one level, I replayed it a ridiculous amount of times is the thing).</p><p>As if you weren't distracted enough being able to play a round at anytime, this morning Big Download sent over the <a href="https://news.bigdownload.com/2009/01/22/download-puzzle-quest-galactrix-demo/">full PC demo</a> this morning, which allows you to do a lot more than just fight the same battle over and over. The limitations are that you cannot pass level 5 or save your hero, but let's face it, there sounds like there's plenty enough there to make you ignore work for hours. Not that I advocate that, of course (do it NOW). </p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=102919Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettD3 announces Puzzle Quest and more downloadable via PlayStation Store2008-09-08T17:03:00Z2008-09-08T17:03:00Z<p>Haven't gotten around to buying my favorite endless addiction title, <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, for your PSP? Never fear. D3 Publisher senses your needs. They announced today that several of their classic PSP titles will soon be available (in North America) for download to the PSP directly through the PlayStation Store for PC.</p><p>In addition to <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, you can also get <i>WTF: Work Time Fun</i>,<i> Cube</i>, <i>Dead Head Fred</i>,<i> PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient</i>, and <i>PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient 2</i>. The prices will range between $9.99 and $14.99. <i>Puzzle Quest</i> and <i>Cube</i> will be available September 18th, while the rest of the bunch will come along mid-October.</p><p>For haters of clutter, this ought to be a great solution, as no UMD is needed to play these titles. On the other hand, some people hate not owning physical copies of games. Would you snag any of these, or would you rather buy the originals and carry a little extra bulk in your PSP carrying case? </p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/d3-announces-puzzle-quest-and-more-downloadable-via-playstation-store-102919.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=99708Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterIs the original Puzzle Quest and expansion headed to PSN?2008-08-15T08:02:00Z2008-08-15T08:02:00Z<p>It's been some time, but I've been able to release myself from the death-grip known as Infinite Interactive's <i>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Wardlords</i>. Its cunning mix of classic gem-matching gameplay with role-playing game elements was too hard to resist. It didn't help that I could play it on just about everything I owned: PSP, Nintendo DS, PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, my cell phone ...</p><p>But now it looks to draw me back in, this time possibly on the PlayStation 3. PEGI has rated the ridiculously-named <i>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords </i>- <i>Revenge of the Plague </i>for the PlayStation Network. The listing suggests that the game will contain both the original game and the recent fan-named &quot;expansion pack,&quot; <i>Revenge of the Plague</i>, and will also support online play.&nbsp;</p><p>With the follow up, <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i>, coming to the Xbox 360, PC, and DS this fall, they'd better hurry up and release this year-old title on PSN soon. By the time it's available, gamers may have already embarked on their jewel matching space quests. </p><p>[Via <a href="https://www.siliconera.com/2008/08/14/puzzle-quest-parading-on-the-ps3/" target="_blank">Siliconera</a>] </p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=95911Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettE3 08: Hands-on with Puzzle Quest:Galactrix2008-07-18T14:04:00Z2008-07-18T14:04:00Z<p>Before I tell you about my hands-on time with <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i>, allow me to provide some essential information for you that will shed some light on how I feel about this series. A friend gave me the DS version of the original <i>Puzzle Quest</i> for my birthday last year. I played it obsessively until it came out for XBLA, at which point I played it every day for the next six months. </p><p>Six months.</p><p>Do you know how freaking LONG that is to spend on one game, and a casual title at that? I've finished RPGs in less than half that time. With <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, it was a simple pleasure I got out of it -- I enjoyed playing a handful of rounds a day because I found it relaxing and addictive. Because of how much fun I had with this game, I have a great deal of respect for it, and I was beside myself when I heard there would be a sequel.</p><p>Now that you understand the depth of my obsession with this series, hit the jump and I'll tell you my impressions on the newest addition, <i>Puzzle Quest Galactrix</i>. </p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/e3-08-hands-on-with-puzzle-quest-galactrix-95911.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=94769Chad Concelmohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chad+ConcelmoPuzzle Quest: Galactrix trailer is short, sweet, and sadly void of Spacecat2008-07-11T13:05:00Z2008-07-11T13:05:00Z<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" width="433" height="360"><param name="width" value="433" /><param name="height" value="360" /><param name="flashvars" value="object_ID=899340&amp;downloadURL=https://xbox360movies.ign.com/xbox360/video/article/887/887335/PQGX_LiveArcade_070808_flvlowwide.flv&amp;allownetworking=&quot;all&quot;" /><param name="src" value="https://videomedia.ign.com/ev/ev.swf" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="433" height="360" flashvars="object_ID=899340&amp;downloadURL=https://xbox360movies.ign.com/xbox360/video/article/887/887335/PQGX_LiveArcade_070808_flvlowwide.flv&amp;allownetworking=&quot;all&quot;" src="https://videomedia.ign.com/ev/ev.swf"></embed></object><p>At GDC this year, Dale North, Nick Chester and I giggled like school girls when we were <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/gdc-08-initial-impressions-of-puzzle-quest-galactrix-72014.phtml" target="_blank">shown</a> a super secret and surprisingly <i>intergalactic </i>sequel to the addictive <i>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords</i>.</p><p>Honestly, this first trailer for <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> doesn&rsquo;t reveal much at all. It shows enough, though, to give you a quick taste of the all new gravity mechanic. As you play each stage, the traditional colored tiles will actually fall in different directions depending on where your &ldquo;puzzle ship&rdquo; is in space. It is a tricky (but cool) feature and is sure to add an enormous amount of challenge to an already stressful game.</p><p>It is also nice to see that the ridiculously overdramatic music is making a grand return. I always loved that about the original <i>Puzzle Quest</i>.</p><p><i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> is set to hit the Nintendo DS, XBLA, and PC in early 2009 (sorry PSP owners), but we are sure to see more of the game at next week&rsquo;s E3.</p><p>[Thanks TrailerParkJesus!] </p>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=81155Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettD3 announces Puzzle Quest focus testing in Los Angeles2008-04-11T16:22:00Z2008-04-11T16:22:00Z<p><i>Puzzle Quest</i> bar mitzvah, you say? <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/elephant/index.phtml?a=1350" target="_blank">Dugog</a>-themed barbeque? Challenge of the Warlords baby shower? I'd attend them all. I'm rabid for the original <i>Puzzle Quest</i> in a way I am for few games, especially games that could be described as &quot;casual&quot; -- I'm more of the 80 hour quest type (although PQ kind of has one, if you stretch it out long enough.) At any rate, any news with the words <i>Puzzle Quest</i> sends me screaming to Chad's door to beat on it (potentially scaring away the dolphins) and share the news, and this is no exception.</p><p>It seems D3Publisher of America is looking for focus testers for the new <i>Puzzle Quest</i> project, although whether that means <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/gdc-08-initial-impressions-of-puzzle-quest-galactrix-72014.phtml" target="_blank"><i>Galactrix</i></a> or the PQ expansion is unsure. From the press release:</p><blockquote><p><b>Attention all Puzzle Quest fans in the Los Angeles Area!&nbsp;</b> D3Publisher of America would like to give you the opportunity to participate in upcoming focus testing for the next game in the Puzzle Quest franchise. If you own Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on any platform and would like a chance to participate, please e-mail lisa@mindofthegamer.com and put &ldquo;Puzzle Quest Research&rdquo; in the subject line. All e-mails must be received by April 18th, 2008. Participants will be considered on a first come, first served basis and will be screened for some additional criteria. </p></blockquote><p>I am SO JEALOUS of all you Angelenos right now. Argh! Well, sign up and get your hands dirty and then come back here and cblog about it....at least I can know what I missed!</p><p>[Via <a href="https://www.vanishdoom.com/2008/04/11/puzzle-quest-focus-testing-in-los-angeles/">Vanish/Doom</a> - Thanks Chris!]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=77339Savanthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/SavantMiniboss Monday: Dugog2008-04-07T15:58:00Z2008-04-07T15:58:00Z<p>Today's long-overdue Miniboss Monday is brought to you lovingly by the letter &quot;F.&quot; The letter &quot;F&quot; can stand for many things, but today, we'll focus primarily on one word in particular: <b>frustration</b>. Yes, frustration is something all gamers the world over are rather familiar with, but this is no normal boss we're talking about here. This is downright digital blasphemy that defies all gaming conventon -- this is <b>Dugog</b>, the first (and hardest) boss in <i>Puzzle Quest.</i></p><p>Let that sink in for a moment. He is the <i>first</i> boss who is literally the hardest in the game. How many other games in recent memory follow this ass-backwards gaming model? <b>None</b>. Dugog is literally the reason most people give up on <i>Puzzle Quest</i> far sooner than they should. But why is this? Let's take a closer look at our twin-headed nemesis.</p>Hit the jump to continue readin'!<br /><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/miniboss-monday-dugog-77339.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=77341Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettPuzzle Quest: the saving grace of Infinite Interactive?2008-03-24T10:30:47Z2008-03-24T10:30:47Z<p>The Penny Arcade strip above pretty much sums up how I feel about <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-coming-to-xbla-this-week-if-all-goes-well--47945.phtml" target="_blank"><i>Puzzle Quest</i></a>: rabid, undying devotion and a sense of addiction that puts a meth freak to shame. I'm apparently not alone, either, as I've read similar accounts from many gamers unable to put the controller down, especially after the game debuted on Xbox Live. It's no more than <i>Bejeweled</i> with a so-so story tacked on though, right? I mean, what gives?</p><p>It seems there is a little more to <i>Puzzle Quest</i> behind the scenes, actually. Infinite Interactive president Steve Fawkner recently spoke about the topic with Gamasutra, sharing some information about how the puzzle RPG was actually launched as a project to revive the company after an unfortunate period of poor game sales.</p><p>A blip from the full article:</p><blockquote><p>The inception of the game concept was a &quot;happy accident&quot; caused by the process of iterative design. Steve started his plans with the ideas that he really liked <i>Bejeweled</i> and he really liked RPGs. Putting the two together seemed to result in a style of game that landed in that sweet spot the studio was aiming for, and seemed to be something compelling enough to play. He made a few versions that &quot;sucked,&quot; and fixed those up over a month-long period until he ended up with something that &quot;was pretty cool.&quot; Even at that point, the studio knew they had a game that would work.</p></blockquote><p>It's a great read, for fans of the game and budding designers alike. Thanks to the brainstorming sessions the company had, a new genre was born that surely many will try to imitate in future. As much as I hate to admit it, I'll likely play every clone in hopes of recapturing the addictiveness that <i>Puzzle Quest</i> made me feel. At least, until <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/gdc-08-initial-impressions-of-puzzle-quest-galactrix-72014.phtml" target="_blank"><i>Galactrix</i></a> comes out, anyway.</p><p>[Via <a href="https://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=17779">Gamasutra</a> - Thanks, Jonathan]</p> <p>
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tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=76116Nick Chesterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nick+ChesterPlease name D3 Publisher's XBLA Puzzle Quest expansion2008-03-17T14:41:00Z2008-03-17T14:41:00Z<p>At this year's GDC, D3 Publisher was kind enough to show us the next entry in the <i>Puzzle Quest</i> series, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/gdc-08-initial-impressions-of-puzzle-quest-galactrix-72014.phtml"><i>Galactrix</i></a>. Still, that title is quite a ways off, so what will <i>Puzzle Quest</i> fanatics do in the meantime? Drool over the upcoming <i>Puzzle Quest</i> expansion pack which is set to hit Xbox LIVE Arcade this spring.</p><p>Currently being called <i>Puzzle Quest 1.5</i> due to the amount of new content included, the expansion will add 50 new spells and 40 new items. But it doesn't stop there -- developer Infinite Interactive will be adding four new professions: Bard, Rogue, Ranger, and Warlock. For good measure, the Southern Map will be expanded with 25 additional quests. But please don't tell me wife -- I can barely pull her away from the Xbox 360 as it is.&nbsp;</p><p>As snappy as <i>Puzzle Quest 1.5</i> sounds, D3 Publisher are looking for help naming the expansion. Fans can submit their entries at the <a href="https://www.puzzle-quest.com/" target="_blank">official Web site</a> between March 17-21; the winning name will be announced on April 2. Might I suggest <i>Puzzle Questier: Even More Challenge of the Warlords</i>? </p><p>What? It's catchy.</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/please-name-d3-publisher-s-xbla-puzzle-quest-expansion-76116.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=72014Chad Concelmohttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chad+ConcelmoGDC 08: Initial impressions of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix2008-02-25T22:34:00Z2008-02-25T22:34:00Z <p class="MsoNormal">Remember that cool game <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chad+Concelmo/gdc-08-surprise-sequel-announced-exclamation-amazing-used-in-abundance-71170.phtml" target="_blank">I hinted about last week</a> that I was really excited about revealing once the embargo lifted today? Well, thanks to some spoilers that I refuse to link to out of anger (argh!), the grand reveal has already been ruined. Can you all do me a favor and just pretend you haven&rsquo;t already heard about this game just to make me feel better? A &ldquo;Wow, this is breaking news!&rdquo; or &ldquo;OMG! This is the first time I have heard this amazing information!&rdquo; would be greatly appreciated.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Last week at GDC, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/elephant/index.phtml?a=1709" target="_blank"><st1:personname>Nick Chester</st1:personname></a>, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/elephant/index.phtml?a=1526" target="_blank">Dale North</a>, and I were surprised to see a very early demo of the sequel to <i>Puzzle Quest</i> being shown at a meeting with D3 producers and designers.</p><p class="MsoNormal">While the existence of the game didn&rsquo;t necessarily shock us, the drastic change in aesthetics certainly did. Instead of a simple sequel set in the same <i>Final Fantasy</i>-inspired world, <i>Puzzle Quest: Galactrix</i> takes place in the future ... in space ... with a completely overhauled puzzle board ... and spaceships ... and a diplomacy system ... and gravity mechanics. Basically, it is a brand new game. And I couldn&rsquo;t be more excited.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Hit the jump for my impressions of the admittedly short demo. Does the same addictive gameplay still hold up, or did the numerous amounts of changes ruin the overall experience?</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/gdc-08-initial-impressions-of-puzzle-quest-galactrix-72014.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=69274Qais Fultonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Qais+FultonKiss your loved ones goodbye: Puzzle Quest 2 confirmed2008-02-08T15:15:00Z2008-02-08T15:15:00Z<p>I'm going to give it to you straight folks, I suspect shenanigans. It seems a little convenient to me that just before word of <i>Puzzle Quest 2</i> being confirmed arrives, a big <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/luke-skywalker-meets-debbie-does-dallas-fox-report-on-mass-effect-is-saddening-66295.phtml" target="_blank">controversy</a> is kicked up, distracting every forward thinking, morally just parent from the real menace. Think graphic alien orgies (with a little bit of game play somewhere, though I couldn't find it) are bad? Just you wait until the youth of the world are all hopelessly addicted, drooling fiends, their poor little fingers fused to their respective controllers.</p><p>D3's machiavellian schemes came to fruition today via a press release announcing Adam Robert's addition to D3Publisher Europe as Managing Director. Insidiously, they simultaneously confirmed a sequel for the virtual heroin that is <i>Puzzle Quest. </i>The press release (viewable after the jump) mentions the confirmation of the sequel seemingly as an afterthought, as if to tease those of us fiending for another dose of that RPG style, puzzle-fighting golden brown. A despicably calculated move, but one I have to respect for the evil genius it reveals.</p><p><i>Puzzle Quest 2</i> looks to be planned for release this year. Stay strong my friends, together we can beat this terrible disease. Now if you'll excuse me I have a meeting with D3, something about &quot;the first one's free.&quot;</p><p>[Via <a href="https://blog.gameagenda.com/entry/Puzzle_Quest_Sequel_Confirmed_By_Publisher" target="_blank">GameAgenda</a> -- Thanks, Jonathan] </p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/kiss-your-loved-ones-goodbye-puzzle-quest-2-confirmed-69274.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=52328Colette Bennetthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Colette+BennettPuzzle Quest format tries out Survival Horror2007-11-02T14:57:54Z2007-11-02T14:57:54Z<p>My addiction to <i>Puzzle Quest</i> owns me. I play it every day without fail, even if it's only to knock out a few opponents or gain a level. I didn't think it could get any better, until the news hit that the Success Corp is making a Survival Horror version of the <i>Puzzle Quest</i> format for DS called <i><a href="https://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1211548_1407.html">Joshikousei Nigeru! Shinrei Puzzle Gakuen</a></i>.&nbsp; This time around the mix is Japanese Ghost stories and of course, the <i>Bejeweled</i>-style puzzles. The player must match pieces before ghosts arrive to mutilate them.</p><p>The idea that someone would combine this new puzzle/story hybrid with horror literally made me happy enough to squeak aloud when I read this, successfully terrifying my cat. I swear I will beg, borrow or steal to get this damn game from Japan. I desperately hope this genre catches on, because then I can feed my addiction for life. </p><p>Via <a href="https://www.siliconera.com/2007/11/02/puzzle-fusion-survival-horror-meets-bejeweled/">Siliconera</a>, Thanks Donut!]&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-format-tries-out-survival-horror-52328.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=48108Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevorePuzzle Quest and Yaris on XBLA this Wednesday (Update)2007-10-08T15:08:00Z2007-10-08T15:08:00Z<p>The highly anticipated title, <i>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords</i>, <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-coming-to-xbla-this-week-if-all-goes-well--47945.phtml" target="_blank">will finally</a> make it to Xbox Live Arcade starting on Wednesday. It's going to cost a whopping 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), while this week's other XBLA release, <i>Yaris</i>, will be free for Xbox Live Silver and Gold members.</p><p><i>Puzzle Quest</i> will no doubt be very popular with many of you, even at a higher-than-normal price point. It's like a freakin' drug -- you just have to get your fix. But for those of you unfamiliar with the game, here's a <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/p/puzzlequestchallengexboxlivearcade/default.htm" target="_blank">brief synopsis</a>. </p><p>Next up is <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/y/yarisxbloxlivearcade/default.htm" target="_blank"><i>Yaris</i></a>, a &quot;brand-supported&quot; game in which you control a Toyota Yaris and shoot/dodge your way across a race track. It sounds incredibly weird, and trust me, it is, but for a free game it might actually be worth trying. Hey, at least it's original. </p><p>What are you going to be downloading this week, Dtoiders?</p><p>[Update: Added a video of <i>Yaris</i> after the break, so now you'll be able to see the game in all of its ... um, glory?]&nbsp;</p> <p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-and-yaris-on-xbla-this-wednesday-update--48108.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=34334Joseph Lerayhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joseph+LerayPuzzle Quest coming to the Wii? Only if Jesus loves me2007-07-04T17:01:00Z2007-07-04T17:01:00Z<p><img src="https://www.destructoid.com/elephant//ul/31295-psp_map_after_a_victory_qjp.jpg" border="0" alt=" " width="550" height="241" />I used to think that only<a href="https://www.destructoid.com/new-releases-for-the-week-of-05-28-07-31771.phtml"> licensed games</a> and <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/geometry-wars-warms-up-to-steam-33382.phtml">Geometry Wars</a> were released on <em>every single console availble.</em> Thankfully, I see the error of my ways, and have repented of my ignorant and pagan ways. Now, behold the glory of the 4 consoles in 1! Behold the fact that <em>Bejeweled</em>-for-the-hardcore-scene may or may not be coming to the Wii.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/D3-Publisher-Puzzle-Quest-Challenge/dp/B000SKOLMU/ref=sr_1_170/104-8002046-0950354?ie=UTF8&amp;s=videogames&amp;qid=1183507179&amp;sr=1-170">Amazon</a>, <em>Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords</em>&nbsp;will be coming to Nintendo&#39;s money-printer-cum-paperweight on September 25, and it can be yours for the low, low price of $29.99. While that&#39;s nice, I can&#39;t think of anything about waggle controls that warrant a Wii port, although the wireless multiplayer should be nice. But, really, I can&#39;t blame anybody for trying to get such an addictive and fun game out to as many people as possible. People that don&#39;t have the DS, PSP, or XBLA versions already, that is. <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/elephant/index.phtml?s=drought">What game drought</a>?<br /><br />Wii-specific box art aside, don&#39;t get your hopes up too high. <a href="https://www.destructoid.com/starcraft-ghost-available-for-pre-order-say-what--31490.phtml">Remember when</a> Best Buy wanted to sell you <em>StarCraft: Ghost</em>? In any case, assuming the news is true, which version are you guys picking up?</p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.destructoid.com/puzzle-quest-coming-to-the-wii-only-if-jesus-loves-me-34334.phtml">Read more...</a>tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=31295Earnest Cavallihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Earnest+CavalliPuzzle Quest coming to XBL; Wizard casts Mordenkainen's Superfluous Sudoku2007-05-02T02:41:20Z2007-05-02T02:41:20Z<p><i>Puzzle Quest</i>, the game that has earned raved reviews for combining the sex appeal of thought puzzles with the hyper-masculinity of Tokienesque RPG questing, is coming to Xbox Live! Those of you who have played the game already are probably collapsed on the ground, drooling on yourself with glee, but for those who have yet to experience the almost-sexual satisfaction of <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, I have one word for you: <b>No I don&#39;t! I lied!</b></p><p>Back to whatever point I had, according to the press release we received earlier (the same one you can find after the jump), <i>Puzzle Quest</i>, <i>Rocketbowl</i> (the touching story of a bowl and his rocket), and <i>Mad Tracks</i> (the harrowing tale of the death of Dale Earnhardt) will all be released on XBL, after receiving the full high-def treatment, later this year. </p> <p>
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